The War Powers Resolution passed the House of Representatives Thursday evening, with 224 lawmakers voting for it and 194 against it, mainly along party lines
Daily Mail: Democrats vote to limit Donald Trump's power to wage war against Iran - and even his top Republican ally Matt Gaetz backs Nancy Pelosi's move
* The House of Representatives voted on a resolution Thursday that aimed to curb President Trump's ability to wage war with Iran
* The vote saw eight Democratic defections, while three Republicans voted alongside the Democrats
* Most notably was Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican who is a vocal defender of the president
The House of Representatives voted 224-194 Thursday to limit President Trump's ability to wage war with Iran.
The vote on the War Powers Resolution included some notable defections, with Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican and top Trump ally, voting with the Democrats.
'If our servicemembers have the courage to fight and die in these wars, Congress ought to have the courage to vote for or against them. I’m voting for this resolution,' Gaetz pledged earlier Thursday.
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WNU Editor: This was all for show. It was voted primary along party lines, and it is not legally binding. If passed by the US Senate, it will not even be brought to President Trump for his signature or veto.
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